It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jesse Luis Gutierrez, age 91, on June 21, 2024, at North Point Senior Living in Kenosha.

Jesse was born in Texas on August 25, 1932 to Maximillian and Guadalupe (nee: Sabala) Gutierrez. Despite not completing formal education, Jesse dedicated himself to his work with great skill and passion. He will always be remembered for his hard work and dedication to his craft.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing, and every summer, he traveled from Ohio to Racine with Amanda to celebrate his birthday. Jesse was a family-oriented man who cherished his dog "Pockets" and valued spending time with loved ones. His kindness and compassion were appreciated by all who knew him.

Survived by Patricia Amann, his significant other for the past 22 years with whom he found love again, daughter, Charlene Behrens, sisters, Olivia Ramos and Esther Gutierrez, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Maximillian and Guadalupe, wife, Amanda (nee: Behrens) Gutierrez, sister, Sally (Mike) Marquez, brothers, Ysidro (Adeline) Gutierrez and Maximillian Gutierrez, Jr. In honoring Jesse's life, let us come together to celebrate the man he was and the legacy he leaves behind. He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Service Details

Services celebrating Jesse's life will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of service. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Special thanks are extended to Maria Gutierrez, his niece, Norberto Gutierrez, his nephew, the staff at North Point Senior Living, and the caregivers at Compassus Hospice for their care and support.

Memorial Suggestions

In memory of Jesse, memorials can be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society – Racine Campus.